Senior Wireless Engineer - Infrastructure Networks

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Job Requisition ID:

R00045484

Job Category:

Professional and Technical

Organization:

SER-DIS-Infrastructure-Networks

Location/s:

Main Campus Jackson

Job Title:

Senior Wireless Engineer - Infrastructure Networks

Job Summary:

Serve as the subject matter expert for wireless technologies and capabilities supporting the business needs of UMMC and executing wireless projects. Work very closely with other Network Architects, Network Engineers, Information Technology Directors, Assistant Directors, and Managers to properly design and support these systems. Responsible for the technical aspects of the design, management, and support of the wireless systems and related networking systems that support the successful operation of UMMC campus networks. Lead the analysis of customer requirements and development of wireless solutions to meet required performance and coverage and mentor more junior staff. Lead and oversee the work of tech services staff for wireless.

Education & Experience

High school diploma and three (3) years experience in network planning, wiring, designing networks, troubleshooting, and technical support.

Certifications, Licenses, or Registration Required: 

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) must obtain post-hire within twelve (12) months.

Preferred Qualifications:

Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

WAN/ LAN WLAN projects- remotes sites - project lead; knowledge Cisco Wireless LAN Configuration for Enterprise and Outdoor environments; thorough understanding of 802.11 based wireless architecture; Cisco partner experience.
Experience with WLCs, APs, Prime, CMX, and MSE; strong working knowledge installing, configuring, and supporting Cisco Router/Switch and Wireless LAN Hardware products; must have excellent communication skills, writing skills, and the ability to work with team members at all levels; excellent customer interface, oral communications, and technical writing skills; Cisco knowledge with network design, operational support, hands-on implementation and configuration of routers, hubs, switches, Controllers, Access points, and cabling in a large enterprise LAN/WAN /WLAN environment; knowledge of EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, RIP, FR/ATM, MPLS, IPVPN, ACLs, QOS, TCP/IP, IPX.

Responsibilities:

• Design networks with Cisco 8500(s) high capacity WLAN controllers, 4400's, 5500's, WISM's and Various Cisco AP's over multiple (local) locations.
• Design, deploy, and implement Cisco wireless and network solutions including WLCs, APs, Prime, CMX, and MSE.
• Installation of wireless voice technologies including Cisco 3800 series and / or Vocera Communication Systems.
• Perform wireless site surveys, spectrum analysis technologies, recommend / implement corrective action, conduct site evaluations and generate Heat Maps utilizing Ekahau Survey Pro.
• Configuration of Wireless Security Platforms, including intrusion prevention and clean access solutions.
• Perform network related tasks, including configuration of Cisco ISR routers, switches (3750, 3850, 6800 and Nexus 5K,7K,9K), ASA5500 series Firewalls,  Cisco ISE, Radius, QOS.
• Provide detailed network drawings and diagrams and relation as-built documentation.
• Optimize existing network by adjusting radio network parameters, adding/deleting of neighbors and recommending possible solutions to reported problems.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Physical and Environmental Demands:
Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, frequent working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, frequent travelling to offsite locations, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, occasional work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 100 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, frequent sitting, constant standing, occasional twisting, and constant walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Time Type:

Full time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:

Yes

Pay Class:

Salary

FTE %:

100

Work Shift:

Day

Benefits Eligibility:

Grant Funded:

No

Job Posting Date:

02/17/2026

Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):